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Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

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Proverbs 13:20 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

WEB World English Bible

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.

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